Place to visit
Tabula Traiana, Serbia: what it is and when to go
Tabula Traiana is a Roman memorial plaque (Трајанова табла) in Serbia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Roman memorial plaque · History
- Local name
- Трајанова табла
- Where
- Serbia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- INI Niš, 151 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 44.65678, 22.30993
What it is and where
Tabula Traiana is a Roman memorial plaque (Трајанова табла) in Serbia. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
The Tabula Traiana plaque that is found in the Iron Gate gorge of the Danube on the Serbian coast. It was erected to commemorate the defeat of the Dacian kings by the Romans. Visible by boat.
Its coordinates are 44.65678, 22.30993; the nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI, Niš), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around Serbia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in Serbia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tabula Traiana is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not8:59
- FebBetter not10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:22
- JulPossible15:03
- AugPossible13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Serbia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Serbia
To enter Serbia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Entering via Kosovo: the order matters”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Serbia checklist. Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 192 police · 193 fire · 194 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hajducka vodenicaNature · History2.1 km
- Rock sculpture of DecebalusStatue of Dorian Popa2.3 km
- Mali ŠtrbacMountain in Serbia2.7 km
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path7.5 km
- Veliki ŠtrbacMountain in Serbia7.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Serbia guide.
More in Serbia: History
- Sirmium: Roman and Byzantine city in Serbia
- Studenica Monastery: Serbian Church historic UNESCO site in Kraljevo, Serbia
- Stari Ras: archaeological site in Serbia
- Sopoćani: monastery in Serbia
- Trajan's Bridge: Roman segmental arch bridge over the lower Danube
- National Library of Serbia: library in Belgrade, Serbia
Every Serbia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tabula Traiana?
It is a Roman memorial plaque (Трајанова табла in the local language) in Serbia. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Serbia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tabula Traiana?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38.
How do you get to Tabula Traiana?
The nearest main airport is Niš Constantine the Great Airport (INI), 151 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Serbia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Serbia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hajducka vodenica, Rock sculpture of Decebalus, Mali Štrbac. The rest is in the Serbia guide.
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